Take The G-Lite Stroller on Your Summer Vacation

If you're looking for a lightweight, stylish umbrella stroller to take with you on your summer vacation, look no further than the UPPAbaby G-Lite Stroller.

At about 8 pounds, this lovely stroller is the lightest one around, which makes it perfect for lugging through airports, hauling in and out of taxis, or pushing through unfamiliar cities and amusement parks. It folds easily thanks to hand-level triggers--so you won't be searching around with your foot trying to find the folding mechanism. Plus it stands when folded, which is so convenient, especially at restaurants. The stroller's aluminum frame and shoulder strap make it easy to carry around, too.

The G-Lite also offers the strongest set of features of any product in the super-lightweight umbrella stroller category. It's got a removable & machine washable seat pad to make clean up as easy as possible. What's even better is that the G-Lite is still usable while the seat is being washed thanks to its full time breathable mesh seat. The breathable mesh makes for a comfortable ride even if your vacation takes you to more tropical climes.

The G-Lite also features high performance extra-wide wheels and tires and front wheel suspension for a surprisingly smooth ride. Long, elevated handles make it more comfortable for mom and dad as well.

The G-Lite has been getting lots of attention lately. Fit Pregnancy featured it in their 2008 Buyer's Guide in March. Kara from the Mommies with Style blog recently posted a detailed review of the G-Lite as well. And tons of celebrity moms have been spotted pushing the G-Lite including Keri Russell, Tori Spelling, Denise Richards, and Brooke Shields (according to Celebrity Baby Blog). I'm sure these savvy celebs have noticed that the G-Lite packs an impression punch all wrapped up in just 8 stylish pounds!

To learn more about UPPAbaby's G-Lite stroller visit Strollers.com. At just $100, it's probably the cheapest form of transportation you and baby will enjoy this summer!

Micralite Makes a Name for Itself in the States

The British Invasion continues this week because I want to introduce you to another (cue British accent) brilliant stroller from the UK: the Micralite Toro. Micralite is well known in the UK but not as well known here in the States.

Yet.

If you dream of being the mom on the block with the mysterious, stylish stroller that none of the other mom's recognize, this could be the one for you!

Micralite has a vaguely Bugaboo sort of look to it thanks to its ergonomic design and aluminum frame but there's something distinctly different about it. One feature that sets it apart is its wheels. The Micralite has two larger, air-filled tires in the back and two smaller tires in the front. This may look unusual, but it makes the stroller very easy to manuever. This stroller is also--as the name suggests--very lightweight, which makes it a great option for urban parents who might have to lug it up and down the stairs to their apartment(something that's not so easily accomplished with a Bugaboo). A uniquely easy one-handed fold makes this stroller even more attractive to city-dwellers who might need to sqeeze into an elevator and jump in a taxi at a moment's notice.

There are two options for making the stroller usable from birth. Micralite has added a Newborn Carrycot, which snaps right into the Toro frame. You can use the Carrycot until your baby reaches 20 lbs and then switch to the stroller seat, which will accomodate your child up to 40 lbs. If purchasing the Carrycot seems uneccessary, just get the car seat adaptor, which works with either Graco or Maxi-Cosi car seats.

Ciaran at Celebrity Baby Blog recently shared her thoughts on the Toro. She reports that celebrities like Halle Berry, Trista Sutter, and Amy Poehler all have Micralite Toros. This stroller may still be a relative unknown on this side of the pond...but not for long.

Find out more about Micralite at Strollers.com.

Silver Cross: British Invation!

I realize that I just blogged about Silver Cross in my previous post, but yesterday I had the chance to test out some of their lightweight strollers and I couldn't resist telling you all about it!

I got up close and personal with both the Micro and the Pop. Both are really nice, elegant lightweight strollers. Similar in size, the Pop is slightly lighter by a few pounds. The Pop also has a one-handed adjustment system to lower your baby into a sleeping position. Thanks to this, the Pop is suitable for babies as young as 4 months (babies should wait 6 months before taking a ride in the Micro), since the seat can be reclined all the way down.

Both have a very compact fold. I found them to be similar to the Maclaren Techno in this respect, although I will say that I preferred Silver Cross to Maclaren when it came to unfolding the stroller. I just felt that the way the Silver Cross strollers unfolded was a little smoother and less startling than Maclaren.

I played around with the Micro and Pop and both have comfortable handles and felt light and easy to push. And though I'm not good with hand-eye coordination, I managed to fold them up fairly easily on the first try. Both feature water-resistant and UV protected fabric, which makes them ideal for family trips that might require lots of walking or standing in long lines in the glaring sun (Disney World, anyone?). In fact, the Micro even comes with its own stroller bag, which is very handy at the airport.

The Micro and Pop may not be as drool-worthy as their siblings the Kensington and Balmoral Prams, but they've got everything parents could want from a lightweight stroller, packaged up in two simple, classy designs. To take a closer look at all of Silver Cross' strollers, visit Strollers.com.